Wage-cut clash at A B A sparks rail union rally
Atlanta federation of railway employees and leading labor figures denounce the $240,000 monthly wage reduction for 2,000 A B and A workers. They vow to fight the cut and even threaten a nationwide strike if necessary, while questioning President Bugs about wage-board decisions. Proceedings drew a large southern rail labor audience and highlighted a national labor crisis on the eve of February 1, 1931.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta Federation of Railway Employees
Atlanta
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Nashville
Mobile
Gréenaboro
Birmingham
Augusta
Polots
South
Addrestea
Birmingham & Atlantic
Labor Temple
Smith
Shop Crafts Federation
Atlanta, Birmingham, & Atlantic
Federal ‘Wage Board
Hope This Landlord Shows Mercy on Poor Purses
In St Peteraburg January 3 an apartment house imposes a policy excluding childless couples from renting. Owner Cleve Leneave opposes Tate death by own action and states only couples with children may rent, with strict adherence to the rule.
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St. Peteraburg
Fle
Cleve Leneave
Tate
Bucket of Gasoline Fatal Fire In Mississippi
Reaves Francis Hass, 17, was burned to death when a gallon bucket of gasoline ignited as he lit a cigarette with a match. He ran into the street as several bystanders were burned trying to extinguish the blaze. Frank Johnsen, 21, stood nearby and escaped.
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Buoxl
Miss
Reaves Francis Hass
Frank Johnsen
Ultimate Consumer Aid Debate Sparks Tariff Talk
Washington January 8 A plea for the ultimate consumer was made today by Senator Thomas Democrat Colorado before the senate finance committee. He warned that the emergency tariff bill aimed to protect farmers hurts the consumer and that many sellers exploit buyers. He noted relief is needed for some but questioned the affordability of goods for consumers.
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Washington
Thomas
Colorado
Senate Finance Committee
Legacy bequest questioned by Wagner over will
Milwaukee John Wagner rejects a $500000 legacy claiming not the person saved by Mrs Otto Birlingame of Buffalo. He cites sunstroke memory loss and doubts the life saving incident at Rock Island, Illinois, referenced in the will. Relatives recall the event, though Wagner denies being the saver.
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Amiwauke
John’ Wagne
Otto Birilingame
Buffalo
Ag Wagner
Ines
Rock ‘Island
Wagner
Deny Credit if Planters Refuse Cut in Cotton Crop
New Orleans January meeting of Louisiana bankers merchants and cotton growers favored denial of credit to planters who refuse to curtail 1921 cotton acreage by 50 percent Land owners will be asked to sign pledges to assist the reduction proposition President Ben Johnson of the Louisiana Bankers Association said bankers must cut credit to preserve the industry meeting called by the Louisiana division of the American Cotton Association attended by bankers merchants and suppliers to growers
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Asslst
Ben Johnson
Ansacciation
American Cotton ‘Association
Louisiana Bankers’ Association
Cotton factors urge change to reserve act
Southern senators and cotton men testified before the senate finance committee urging an amendment to the federal reserve act to rediscount cotton factors papers. They condemned the reserve board for denying discounts, arguing the plan would prevent financing of the season and create chaos in cotton marketing.
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Washington
Senate Finance
Federal” Reserve Act
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve’ Board
Smith
Georgia
Harding
Himeself
Edward B. Stern
New ‘Orléans
Hoe
Paul Dillard
O. Phis
Tonn
Cattol Nde
Milledgeville to House Convicted Bank Official Green
William B Green, former vice president of Fairburn Banking Co, is to begin a five year sentence in Milledgeville after a Campbell Superior Court conviction for embezzlement. He faces bond totals around 945,000 and remains at his mother's home as appeals were denied. Green had been a notable local leader and supporter of progress, with his father deceased before the trial.
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Wills B. ‘Green
the Fairburn Banking
Hig
Campbell Superior Court
Green
Spalking
T. Fairburn
Tad
Georgig
Dppier
Pee
Consel
Progres Ini
Farm Bureau chief to explain lobbying in Muscle Shoals case
Washington January 83 R Howard president of the American Farm Bureau Federation was summoned to appear before the house war investigating committee to explain a claim that a 10 000 000 appropriation for development of the Muscle Shoals Alabama nitrate plant was defeated in the house by corporations with selfish fertilizer cost interests. He said farmers valued Muscle Shoals and asked for reasons for opposition to the appropriation.
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Washington
R. Howard
American Farm“Bureau Federation
House ‘War
Hama
Waa
Howard
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
RISH AMERICANS LINKED WITH PLOT REVEALED
London dispatch dated January 8 reports government release on correspondence between the German embassy in Washington and Berlin naming Irish Americans tied to Sinn Fein links with Germany during the war. The document cites messages via Sir Roger Casement and dispatches to pursue arms for Limerick amid rising in Ireland. Also notes Belfast inspector murdered on patrol and Sinn Fein property fires in Newry district.
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London
Washington
Foreign Office
Berlin
Sinn Fein
Roger Casement
Cohalan
John “Devoy
Germany
Count «von Bernatorff
United States
Rend
Belfast
SieGrath
Ballinalee
Longsford
Gedtereey
teNve
Camlough
South Armagh
Sinn
Feinerg
Newry
Olstric de Rearby
Atlanta Legion backs effort to aid starving European children
The Atlanta chapter of the American Legion rallied to sponsor relief for eight and a half million European war orphans. Local chairman Eugene R. Black praised the volunteers as “the men who fought overseas” and urged larger gifts from city residents to support the cause. A city committee resolution called for coordinated solicitation and reaffirmed commitment to relief efforts.
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Arine Gries Boat No
Spangoysilp
Atlanta
Legion
Eugene R. Black
America
W. R C. Smith
Atlanta Committee For
Ately Drew
Europe
Hag
Tegan
Flynn Hargett Here Saturday Flyett Grantsntret For Twenty Three Years
Flynn Hargett is slated to appear here Saturday. The notice notes a 73 year old subject and references a lengthy grant history spanning twenty three years. Further readable fragments indicate a local archival entry.
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Flyett
Arrests Masses Cast Shadow on Fort McPherson Woman Case
A Fort McPherson woman, Mrs. Cartoline Cohen, was arrested under trying circumstances after leaving Silvers store. Assistant U S District Attorney W Paul Carpenter said additional arrests may follow and a $100 000 suit for Mrs Cohen against Bilvergs store is possible. Carpenter also noted a conference with Fort McPherson authorities planned for Monday.
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Vic’ ‘Young
Retail’ Merchants' Association
Cartoline “Cohén
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
United States ‘District
W. Paul Carpenter
Mra. N
Carpenter
Admits Driving Car That Killed Two Girls
Thad Pirkle, in Fulton County custody on murder charges for the December 31 accident in East Lake Drive, Oakhurst, confessed to driving the vehicle that struck and killed Madge and Mary France (Guinn). He denied intoxication and said he lost control at a moderate speed, claiming no speed or alcohol contributed to the crash.
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Thad Pirkier
Fulton County
Little Madge
Mary Francea
Guinn
East Laka’ Drive
Oakhurst
Pirkle
Decatur
Second Avenus
Bi Lake
Ape
Murphey Holloway
Brive
Bean
Kea
Emm Looper
Luckie Street
Atlanta
Kalb
Pulion
Dreet
Atlanta Plans Five New Schools To Ease Growth
The annual report of Superintendent W F L Dykes shows total enrollment rising to 32,682, the second largest south of the city. A 2,446 increase since last year marks the greatest rise in 51 years, prompting recommendations for five more modern schools to provide adequate seating and reduce crowded sessions.
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Atlanta
Tde
W. FL Dykes
Board of Education
Commercial High School
Tech ‘High
Milton Avenue
Atory
Faith * Street
Stewart Ave
Aged Man Die in Train Collision at Whitehall Crossing
A 75 year old McDonough Road resident, B. K. White, died Saturday afternoon at Grady Hospital after his car was struck by an outbound Central of Georgia train at the Whitehall street crossing. The collision occurred around 3 30 PM as the elderly driver attempted to cross, according to Yardmaster Rateneats.
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B. K
McDonough Road
Grady
Whitehall Street
Central of Georgia
Weather forecast for Georgia turns partly cloudy and cooler
Partly cloudy and cooler conditions are forecast for Sunday across Georgia, with rain expected in the south portion. Monday outlook continues with cooler temperatures and drying weather.
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Washington
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Moulder
Dillard
Stern
William B. ‘Green
Milledgeville
Fairburn
President Farm Bureau Federation
U.S
Cause of
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Flynn Hargett
Young
Thad Pirkle
Norcross
Polic
Fulton
Yvardmaster
The
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Perature
Eldy
Charleston
Denver
Cies
Galveston
Cain
Efi
Memphis
Ity
Tidy
Newy
Orlea
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Lea
Tolstio
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